Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Public Information and Communications Section (PICS), the incumbent will assist and help to co-ordinate the activities of the PICS on a daily basis:
•Assist with the analysis of current events in Lebanon and the media coverage of the work of the STL;
•Respond to a variety of inquiries and requests for information/documents from the press and other agencies;
•Draft, edit, finalize and monitor press releases, correspondence, media reports and other materials/communications;
•Assess current needs for a computerized mailing list; design, develop and maintain such mailing list;
•Provide specialized assistance and coordination of press briefings and other special events open to media; liaise with media personnel and provide notice of, and information on upcoming events;
•Evaluate and process accreditations of press media and other key constituents;
•Provide specialized assistance to officers in the composition and dissemination of all STL information communication products and services for the press and general public;
•Researches, compiles and presents basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services;
•Coordinates media coverage of important events – liaises with news and publications agencies, public relations firms, etc. to provide advance notice of, and information on, upcoming meetings, briefings and special events and to ascertain coverage requirements; coordinates technical arrangements and organizes and allocates space for visiting news, photo, TV and film personnel; evaluates and process application for STL security clearances/accreditations;
•Participates in the planning and coordination of major exhibits – liaises with relevant departments/agencies; drafts and edits reports, production schedules, press releases and related texts, and correspondence related to the planning and production of exhibits;
•Ensures availability and appropriate packaging of products for distribution at special events, exhibits, conferences, media functions, etc.;
•Develop audiovisual projects that could be incorporated in the communications strategy;
•Perform related duties as may be required.
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected. Appointment against this post is on a local basis.
The English version of this vacancy announcement is authentic. The French version, if available, is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only.
Deadline for Applications: 19 July 2014
Location: Leidschendam
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